Carl Hiaasen, The Early Years First Edition Set

Included in this set are:

Finally. I'm a Doctor by Neil Shulman & Carl Hiaasen 

First edition published by Scribners in 1976. Inscribed by Shulman on the first endpaper. Ghost written by Carl Hiaasen, first published work as such. Very good in a very good jacket. The jacket is clipped and some edge wear, most notably a closed tear to the rear lower panel.

What? Dead Again? by Neil Shulman and Carl Hiaasen

First edition published by Legacy in 1979. Very good in a very good jacket. Inscribed by Shulman on the first endpaper. Ghost written by Carl Hiaasen who is listed on the dedication page. Basis for the 1991 film Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox.

Powder Burn by Carl Hiaasen & William D. Montalbano

First edition first printing published by Atheneum 1981. Near fine in a near fine jacket signed by Hiaasen on the title page. The first of three works between these two authors and the first published work under Hiaasen's name.

Trap Line by Carl Hiaasen & William D. Montalbano

First edition first printing published by Atheneum 1982. Near fine in a very good jacket. Publishers copy with "not for resale" stamped on the top edge of the page block. The second and scarcest collaboration in the trio.

A Death in China by Carl Hiaasen & William D. Montalbano

First edition first printing. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Includes a press photo matching the rear panel author photo. The third collaboration between this dynamic duo.

Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen

First edition, published by Putnam in 1986. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Inscribed by the author. This was the author's first solo work after writing three mysteries with collaborator William D. Montalbano and two works with Neil Shulma.